Local nonprofits gain grant to help domestic violence victims in Georgia
ATLANTA -- The Judicial Council of Georgia Domestic Violence Committee awarded a grant on Friday that will go towards the work of nine nonprofit organizations in and near Atlanta.
The grant of almost $1.6 million will help bring legal services to around 4,500 people with low income around Georgia who have suffered from domestic violence and are working to bounce back. A spokeswoman for the Judicial Council reported that the funds are given each year to develop domestic violence training and legal services for victims.
According to the spokeswoman, not included are divorces, deportations and other matters which are not related with the victim's safety, along with economic security.